Most people may not see a connection between the states of
New York and New Mexico other than the use of the word "new." However, both
states are home to two organizations recognized as leaders in their fields: Nova BUS
incorporated and the National Dance Institute.

Nova BUS incorporated, with its parent company, Nova BUS
Corporation, is the largest transit bus manufacturer in North America with plants in
Roswell, New Mexico, and Schenectady, New York. The National Dance Institute is the
leading program in providing dance programs in public schools in both New York and New
Mexico. Both organizations are committed to raising the standard of excellence in their
respective fields.

Now, with the assistance of the Roswell Interarts
Organization(RIO), these two corporations, with disparate objectives but similar
goals, have joined together to provide a program which will ensure future excellence. The
National Dance Institute and Nova BUS incorporated are pleased to announce that NDI will
return to Roswell for a two-week, intensive dance residency program in 1998. In March of
this year, about eighty fourth grade students, some sixth grade students, and various
teachers were involved in a program funded through a grant from the Threshold Foundation.
The grant stipulated that future support for programs in Roswell was dependent upon
acquisition of local funding support. Nova BUS incorporated stepped forward with a $7,000
contribution to fund the NDI program in 1998. This grant, along with additional funds
provided by Threshold, will more than double the number of students who will participate
in NDIs innovative program.

NDI was founded in the belief that the arts have a unique
power to engage and motivate children. The purpose of the distinctive dance programs is to
help children develop discipline, a standard of excellence, and a belief in themselves
that will carry over into all aspects of their lives. NDI serves children and educators by
bringing programs directly into schools to foster a curiosity about the world, a love of
the arts, and the pride of achievement.

It was this mission which convinced Nova BUS incorporated to
fund the 1998 NDI Roswell residency. Other factors were the reports of employees involved
in the program and the enthusiasm of the students, some of whose parents work at the
Roswell facility.

Nova BUS incorporated General Manager David Hancock stated,
"I am pleased to extend our Companys support for the National Dance Institute.
Nova BUS is committed to extending goodwill and being an active citizen in the states of
New Mexico and New York. We actively seek ways to enhance the quality of life for our
employees, their families, and our communities. Support of NDI fulfills these goals."

The National Dance Institute of New Mexico is an outgrowth
of the National Dance Institute in New York City. Jacques dAmboise, former George
Balanchine protégé, founded the New York Institute in 1976. Since that time, the program
has grown to serve over a thousand children a year in twenty-five schools in the New York
area. Mr. dAmboise has received many awards including the Kennedy Center Honors and
a MacArthur fellowship for his achievements in arts education. The New Mexico organization
was founded in 1990 by dAmboise and Catherine Oppenheimer, a former New York City
ballerina, and later, a teacher for the New York program.

"By providing this grant," Ms. Oppenheimer said,
"Nova BUS incorporated will ensure an enriched educational experience for the
children who participate. Nova BUS understands that quality arts education programs can,
and do, make a difference."